Panola College
January 9, 2017 - Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated Angelina College here Monday night, 88-78. The win raises their record to 10-5 and 3-2 in Region 14 play. “This was a back and fourth game where our guys stayed composed to make plays down the stretch.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “Our guys are starting to really buy in and trust each other. It’s fun to watch.” He added.
In a seesaw battle to begin the game, Angelina took its biggest lead of the game 28-20 with 9:52 remaining in the first half. Panola closed the frame on a 22-13 run to take a 42-41 halftime lead. Both teams went back and forth most of the second half and found themselves all knotted up at 76 with 2:54 remaining in the game. A Marlon Taylor three-pointer and back-to-back layups by Shandon Goldman sparked a Panola 12-2 run to finish the game and give the Ponies the victory.
Taylor came off the bench and scored 22 points and chased down 10 rebounds. Goldman also scored in double figures adding 18. Jeremy Roscoe tallied 12 points and TJ Killings rounded out the double figure scorers with 10. Alex Holombe swatted five shots in the victory. The Ponies went 17-19 from the free throw line for the game.
Panola continues Region 14 play this upcoming Thursday, January 11th when they head to Jacksonville, Texas to take on Jacksonville College. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM on the campus of Jacksonville College.
January 8, 2018 - Panola College is proud to announce the names of those students named to the President’s List for the fall 2017 semester. To qualify a student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours with a grade point average between 3.8 and 4.0. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
FLORIDA
Ariel Rodriguez - Miami
MISSISSIPPI
Jenna Grover - Purvis
LOUISIANA
Tyler Johnson - Athens
Elizabeth Offer - Bethany
Misty Raborn - Converse
Erin Ryder - Converse
Jordan Ford - Logansport
Paola Rangel - Logansport
ARKANSAS
Shandon Goldman - Evansville
TEXAS
Jayden Grant - Avinger
Ethan Collins - Beckville
Lacey Dean - Beckville
Kelby Maines - Beckville
Nancy Vang - Beckville
Lydia Woods - Beckville
Tyler Abernathy - Carthage
David Aniedi - Carthage
Gloria Arellano - Carthage
Michael Awotula - Carthage
Madison Brown - Carthage
Mary Chance - Carthage
Cooper Clinton - Carthage
Ashley Crawford - Carthage
Colby Davis - Carthage
Cole Donald - Carthage
Joshua Gradberg - Carthage
Kaylee Hull - Carthage
Israel Keshinro - Carthage
Shelby Kite - Carthage
John Langford - Carthage
Mallory Nichols - Carthage
Agbolade Ogunfuwa - Carthage
Scott Rogers - Carthage
Lucretia Royal - Carthage
Rebecca Smith - Carthage
Ahna Stacy - Carthage
Easton Wilson - Carthage
Cadarius Evans - Center
Ryan Florence - Center
Josh Havins - Center
Kase Hooper - Center
Joshua Hudspeth - Center
Lacrystal Johnson - Center
Mariana Mendoza - Center
Whitney Thomas - Center
Michelle Cherry - Deberry
Savana Hanaway - Deberry
Lyle Hibbitts - Farmersville
Ashlyn Edge - Garrison
Kirsten Mayfield - Garrison
Daniel Quetzala - Garrison
Rialie Taylor - Garrison
Destiney Caskey - Gary
Raven Coppedge - Gary
Wendy Spence - Gary
Clista Thomas - Greenville
Leah Montandon - Hallsville
Joshua Thurman - Heath
Elizabeth Holloway - Henderson
Akesh Patel - Henderson
Jessica Sessums - Henderson
Graciela Villanueva - Henderson
Bethany Carter - Huntington
Shondadrien Cooks-Jones - Jefferson
Emily Smith - Jasper
Joshua Matamoros - Joaquin
Julia Prewitt - Joaquin
Jaynee Putnam - Joaquin
Tristan Wilkerson - Joaquin
Theresa White - Laneville
Caitlin Elliott - Longbranch
Kaitlyn Adams - Longview
Camie Copeland - Longview
Shannon Pruett - Longview
Crystal Zapata - Longview
Melissa Burt - Lufkin
Waldina Soto - Lufkin
James Baker - Marshall
Lani Blohm - Marshall
Erica Booth - Marshall
Ionotzi Enriquez - Marshall
Lacy Miles - Marshall
Courtney Pipkin - Marshall
Bethany Roberts - Marshall
Lynetta Rudd - Marshall
Cynthia Skinner - Marshall
Alexei Sleazin - Marshall
Hunter Smith - Marshall
Logan Berlof - McKinney
Jenna King - Mount Enterprise
Peyton Barrett - Nacogdoches
Kristen Cosby - Nacogdoches
Jeremy Culver - Nacogdoches
Kaye Malone - Nacogdoches
Staci Marble - Nacogdoches
Savannah McGee - Nacogdoches
Janil Pyle - Nacogdoches
Darian Wood - Nacogdoches
Cindy Baldazo - Overton
Whiteny Kenani - Pittsburg
Heather Gipson - Tatum
Kinley Pepper - Tatum
Chelsea Elliott - Troup
Vanessa Cox - Waskom
Trevor Deal - Waskom
Alyissa Riddle - Waskom
Tori Stoute - Waskom
Krissi Williams - Waskom
Stevie Riley - Shelbyville
Taylor Sturgis - Shelbyville
Michael Lawson - Spring
Hope Faulkner - Tenaha
Mariel Lopez - Tenaha
Hugo Carrasco Bohorquez - Timpson
John Carrington - Timpson
Bryan Moreland - Timpson
Samuel Perry - Timpson
Rocio Venegas - Timpson
Whitley Williams - Timpson
Chelsea Elliott - Troup
Jessica Fernandez - Wallis
BELARUS
Maryia Adashchyk
BRAZIL
Stefany Lourenco
NIGERIA
Ibrahim Akande
Omotayo Amidu
RUSSIA
Daria Eremeeva
January 8, 2018 - Panola College is proud to announce the names of those students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. To qualify a student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours with a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.79. Only courses applying toward an associate degree or certificate are included in the computation.
GEORGIA
Sarah Pannell - Peachtree City
LOUISIANA
Kaycee Richard - Lake Charles
Charles Stevens - Prairieville
Shana Smith - Logansport
Cathy Hartline - Vivian
Devon Washington - Shreveport
Collette Murphy - Shreveport
Casey Levasseur - Natchitoches
TEXAS
Gabrielle Bradford - Beckville
Dawson Harris - Beckville
Rebecca Loredo - Beckville
Baley Mcguire - Beckville
Kallie Forman - Buna
Keather Nichols - Buna
Morgan Alexander - Carthage
Jose Avila - Carthage
Jazmine Baines - Carthage
Christopher Blackmon - Carthage
Daniell Branton - Carthage
Amanda Brittain - Carthage
Keith Coleman - Carthage
Jordyn Daniels - Carthage
Annalyn Dechamplain - Carthage
Taylor Garza - Carthage
Ashley Gentry - Carthage
Kirstyn Jacks - Carthage
Elijah Jackson - Carthage
Katherine Johnson - Carthage
Erin Keating - Carthage
Zachary Kruebbe - Carthage
Kyrstin Martin - Carthage
Brandon Medrano - Carthage
Alexis Miller - Carthage
Kassi Orbaugh - Carthage
Hannah Roberson - Carthage
Sydnee Taylor - Carthage
Kylee Tompkins - Carthage
Jasmine Walton - Carthage
Stelladra Woods - Carthage
Brooke Works - Carthage
Esmeralda Acosta - Center
Jazmin Alvarado - Center
Jessica Bailey - Center
Brandi Danley - Center
Andrezel Dove - Center
Ashley Fulbright - Center
Michelle Garcia - Center
Maricruz Gonzalez - Center
Julie Hernandez - Center
Rosalva Huerta - Center
Esther Mergerson - Center
Nathaniel Morris - Center
Angel Nunez - Center
Carolyn Pittman - Center
Derrick Prince - Center
Hairo Salazar - Center
Mallory Sims - Center
Greg Sutis - Center
Jazmin Uriostegui - Center
Crystal White - Center
Christian Boulware - Corinth
Brandon Matlock - Cushing
John Williams - Deberry
Shayla Eugene - Fort Worth
Joseph Beard - Garrison
Cody Cooper - Garrison
William Edwards - Garrison
Evelyn Flores - Garrison
Laine Holeman - Garrison
Samantha Hay - Gary
Melissa Herrera - Gary
Shelby Martin - Gary
Payton Clemens - Gilmer
Kassidee Cox - Hallsville
Zachary Collins - Henderson
Aubrey Okray - Henderson
William Tate - Henderson
Crystal Vasquez - Henderson
Jerry Wyatt - Henderson
Taylor Foster - Jefferson
Chase Long - Jefferson
Courtney Peevy - Jefferson
Miranda Prnka - Joaquin
James Sholar - Joaquin
Elijah Smith - Joaquin
Taylor Rakestraw - Liberty
Kimberly Cadena - Longview
Destinee Harrison - Longview
Christopher Nichols - Longview
Taylor Sanders - Longview
Olivette Finley - Lufkin
Railey Oates - Lufkin
Arturo Benitez - Marshall
Shauna Bolin - Marshall
Ladestiny Boyd - Marshall
Angelica Brooks - Marshall
Jennifer Dangleben - Marshall
Kelly Davis - Marshall
Dominique Espinoza - Marshall
Kristen Leblanc - Marshall
Pamela Painter - Marshall
Sierra Perez-Perez - Marshall
Kaley Pomeroy - Marshall
Ebonie Williams - Marshall
Cody Wooldrige - Marshall
Alex Holcombe - Missouri City
Lakethia Christopher - Nacogdoches
Ty Gilleon - Nacogdoches
Daniel Parris - Nacogdoches
Jasmine Ryan - Nacogdoches
Allyson Rodriquez - North Richland Hills
Martha Brown - Pineland
Madison Jackson - Rusk
Chad Elumbaugh - San Augustine
Oliver Randle - San Augustine
Tyler Trimble - San Augustine
Hannah Galaviz - Shelbyville
Jacob Edge - Tatum
Azeneth Gomez - Tatum
Cash Livingston - Tenaha
Selena Santamaria - Tenaha
Emmalee Tomaszewski - Tenaha
Laura Carroll - Timpson
Holly Royer - Timpson
Chrystal Green - Troup
Emma Harden - Tyler
Shellie Adams - Waskom
Christy Corliss - Waskom
Veronica Mccray - Waskom
POLAND
Weonika Nowakowska
NIGERIA
Ayomide Adewale
Michael Iwalesin
January 6, 2017 - Port Arthur, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team traveled to Port Arthur, Texas Friday night and defeated Lamar State College Port Arthur, 79-74. The victory raises Panola’s record to 9-5 and 2-2 in Region 14 play. “There are no easy games in this league and it’s extremely hard to win on the road. Our guys responded, battled and found a way to win.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “I think a lot of the early season adversity helped us win the ball game.” He added.
After taking an 8-6 lead, Port Arthur went on a massive 17-0 run to take a 23-8 lead with 9:48 remaining in the first half. Panola turned up their offensive intensity and went on a major run of themselves to end the half. Hitting six three-pointers in the final 9:00 of the first half, Panola took the halftime lead 39-33. For the majority of the second half the Ponies held a steady lead until Port Arthur connected on a three-point play and a traditional three-point play on consecutive possessions to take a 66-62 lead with 4:42 seconds remaining. Alex Holcombe scored four straight points and back-to-back three pointers by Juwan Williams and Jeffrey Boyd gave Panola the lead for good and ultimately the victory.
Marlon Taylor came off the bench and recorded a double-double, tallying 23 points and 12 rebounds. Williams nailed five three-points in route to 19 points. TJ Killings chipped in with 12 points while Holcombe recorded six blocks in the victory. As a team Panola shot 54 percent from three.
Panola continues Region 14 play when the host Angelina College this upcoming Monday, January 8th. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM on the campus of Panola College, AJ Gym.
January 2, 2018 - The Panola College men's basketball team resumes play after holiday break tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 3 against Central Baptist JV. Tip-off has been changed to 5:30pm after a travel conflict for the visitor. The game will take place at AJ gym on the campus of Panola College.
Panola holds a 7-5 record after their first semester of play after defeated Coastal Bend in the last game of the first semester.
January 2, 2018 - Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Beginning Yoga classes January 8th – February 14th. The class will meet Monday and Wednesday from 5:05 pm – 6:05 pm. The cost of the class is $45.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email tmccann@panola.edu
Panola College is an Equal Opportunity Institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
January 2, 2018 - Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Zumba ®Gold. This class takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the older participant. The class will meet Monday and Wednesday: January 8 – February 14, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, at the Shelby College Center. The cost of the class is $45, and pre-registration is required.
For more information and to register, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email: tmccann@panola.edu.
December 15, 2017 - On Thursday, December 14, 2017, Panola College conducted its 80th commencement in the Arthur Johnson Gymnasium. The first ceremony took place at 5:00 p.m. followed by a second ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Panola College had 209 degree and certificate candidates and over 130 of those students participated in the commencement ceremonies.
At the start of both ceremonies, Dr. Billy Adams, Vice President of Instruction, presented each graduating class of fall 2017 as Dr. Gregory Powell, President of Panola College led the processional of board members, faculty, staff, and students in to be seated while “Pomp and Circumstance” was played in the background.
Following the alma mater, sang by Panola College Chorale, and directed by Mrs. Sandra Bauer, Don Cocklin, psychology professor, gave the invocation. Powell then welcomed the assembled and gave opening remarks. Before the awards ceremony, Adams certified to Powell and members of the Panola College Board of Trustees that the graduating students had completed all work necessary to graduate from Panola College.
Dr. Kathy Watlington, Professor of Foreign Languages, then began the reading of graduates and Powell awarded diplomas to all graduating students.
For the closing of both ceremonies, Mr. Ernest Spencer, School of Energy professor, gave the benediction, followed by Dr. Powell leading the recessional to the closing instrumentals.
Panola College fall 2017 graduates pose for photos before their commencement ceremony.
Members of Phi Theta Kappa, a community college honor society, pause to take a photo together before commencement.
Panola College President, Dr. Greg Powell, awarded diplomas to over 130 graduates that attended commencement.
Panola College is proud to announce the following fall 2017 Honor Graduates:
Summa Cum Laude 3.90 – 4.00
- Martha Mary Brown (Pineland, TX)
- Daniel Quetzala Castillo (Garrison, TX)
- Paola Rangel Grande (Logansport, LA)
- Rebecca Padron Loredo (Beckville, TX)
Magna Cum Laude 3.75 – 3.89
- Cindy Baldazo (Overton, TX)
- Trevor Wayne Deal (Waskom, TX)
- Jenna King Mount (Enterprise, TX)
- Shaina Lane (Henderson, TX)
Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.74
- Alma Cristela Angeles (Beckville, TX)
- Kayla Jean Avery (Carthage, TX)
- Savannah Storm Battles (San Augustine, TX)
- Urias Quetzala Castillo (Garrison, TX)
- Joshua Allan Edge (Garrison, TX)
- Cody Michael Lake (Carthage, TX)
- Chance Collin Lunsford (Garrison, TX)
- William H. McClure Jr (Carthage, TX)
- Dana Lee McDaniel (Gary, TX)
- Holly Kristina Royer (Timpson, TX)
- Emmalee Tomaszewski (Tenaha, TX)
December 13, 2017 - An Art Exhibit by Katy Chance
The M.P. Baker Library at Panola College will host an exhibit by local artist, Katy Chance. The exhibit titled, “Through These Eyes of Mine” will be displayed in the Fay Allison Gallery from January 8, 2018 through February 23, 2018. In addition, an opening reception will be held Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 3pm in the M.P. Baker Library foyer.
Katy Chance is the Residence Life Coordinator/Head Residence Hall Supervisor at Panola College. Chance earned an associate degree from Panola College and her BFA at Northwestern State University.
“People say that art is an expression of one’s self, a way to relate to the masses, that we reveal a piece of ourselves without realizing it. I believe that we wake up new every day. I will never paint with the same hands as I did the day before,” stated Katy Chance, when asked about her artwork. “All I can do is hope that I have done more with this God given gift than paint a pretty picture or create an object that might sell.”
The exhibit is free and open to the public during the Library’s operating hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30am - 9pm, Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm, and Sunday 4pm – 9pm.
For additional information please call 903-693- 2052 or email sherri.baker@panola.edu.
December 12, 2017 - Members of the Panola College Chorale performed along with choirs from Dallas-area community colleges in Daniel Pinkham’s “Christmas Cantata,” on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Central Lutheran Church in Dallas.
Panola College was the only college outside the Dallas area that participated, according to Sandra Bauer, Panola College Vocal Music professor.
“We had 19 students who performed this extremely difficult music,” she said. “It took a lot of extra rehearsal time to perfect it, and I was pleased that my students were willing to put in the extra effort and extra time to audition for a chance to participate.”
Panola College students joined with singers from Richland College, Brookhaven College, and Tarrant County College-Northeast. Others performing included the Brookhaven Handbell Ensemble, Brookhaven Choral Society, Texas Woman’s University Chamber Singers, and The Vivace Madrigals.
Panola College singers making the trip included Ronke Ajoniloju, Nigeria; Shelby Brown, Carthage; Meosha Brown, Carthage; Ahmadreion Casel, Jacksonville; Loren Caserta, Beckville; Zakayla Cooper, Carthage; Afrikina Dotson, Center; Brittany Fendall, Shreveport; Emma Harden, Tyler; Tyesha High, Jacksonville; Madison Hudson, Garrison; Shannon James, Tenaha; Hunter Moon, Beckville; Nichole Painter, Marshall; Kyana Reagan, Lufkin; Mia Sartor, Carthage; Ahna Stacy, Carthage; Jame’Cia Taylor, Carthage; and Sydnee Taylor, Carthage.
As part of the program, the Panola College Chamber Singers performed “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel,” an ancient chant arranged by John Englert. The Singers performed this piece at Christmas in Carthage this year. The Dallas performance program was entitled “Sing Noel, Lessons & Carols for Advent & Christmas,” featuring the Festival Community College Choirs and Ensembles.
“This was the first year this event has ever happened. Melody Gamblin Bullock, director at Brookhaven, approached me at the Texas Music Educators Association last year with the idea of combining choirs to produce a major work,” Bauer said.
While in Dallas, the Panola College group attended a performance of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, which featured music from the nationally recognized organ that is part of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
“The majority of our students had never been to a symphony, much less one as incredible as the Dallas Symphony. It was the Christmas Pops Show, so the Dallas Symphony Chorus performed, and our students were able to hear that choir, which was absolute perfection,” Bauer added.
Shannon James, a Panola College vocal music student, said, “Singing the piece by Pinkham with several Dallas community colleges was already amazing, but thanks to Mrs. Bauer, we got to experience the Dallas Symphony. The trip was an incredible experience and I’m so grateful to be a part of the Panola College Music Department.”
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